The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker is a mesmerizing gaslamp fantasy novel that combines Jewish and Arab folklore in the melting pot of 19th-century New York City. The story follows the unlikely friendship between a golem, a creature made of clay, and a jinni, a supernatural being of fire. As they navigate the human world and confront their own identities, they become embroiled in a web of love, betrayal, and magical intrigue. With its lyrical prose and evocative setting, The Golem and the Jinni is a must-read for fans of gaslamp fantasy.
